Island Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to promote an understanding of selected features of the world's small islands, including their geographies, ecologies, cultures, political systems, histories, and societies.

The Island Studies program has three primary goals:

first, to engage students in an emerging, international academic discussion of islands' distinctive characteristics, challenges, and opportunities;

second, to study Prince Edward Island as a specific example of an island bearing these characteristics and playing out these challenges and opportunities;

and, third, to study islands in a comparative and international framework.

A minor in Island Studies consists of twenty-one (21) semester hours of credit taken from the list of approved courses, and including Island Studies 2010. Among the elective courses, students must complete at least two courses (six semester hours) specific to Prince Edward Island and at least two courses (six semester hours) which are comparative. Students intending to complete a minor in Island Studies are encouraged to complete Island Studies 2010 early in their course of studies. Students minoring in Island Studies must choose at least 4 courses in subject areas other than those in which they are majoring.

Political Science 3620 - Comparative Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

Political Science 4140 - Public Policy in small Island Jurisdictions

Political Science 4450 - Political Economy of East and Southeast Asia

Sociology/Anthropology 2420 - Peoples of Oceania

Sociology/Anthropology 3740 - Tourism

NOTE 1
Other courses not specifically focused on islands may, with prior approval of the instructor, the Co-ordinator of Island Studies, and the Dean of Arts, be credited toward an Island Studies minor. In such a case, the students will complete substantial individual work on topics related to islands.

NOTE 2
Students minoring in Island Studies must choose at least 4 courses in subject areas other than those in which they are majoring.

NOTE 3
Students who have taken ENV-4110 for credit cannot take IST-6190 for credit.

Island Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to promote an understanding of selected features of the world's small islands, including their geographies, ecologies, cultures, political systems, histories, and societies.

The Island Studies program has three primary goals:

first, to engage students in an emerging, international academic discussion of islands' distinctive characteristics, challenges, and opportunities;

second, to study Prince Edward Island as a specific example of an island bearing these characteristics and playing out these challenges and opportunities;

and, third, to study islands in a comparative and international framework.

Requirements for a Minor

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ISLAND STUDIES

A minor in Island Studies consists of twenty-one (21) semester hours of credit taken from the list of approved courses, and including Island Studies 2010. Among the elective courses, students must complete at least two courses (six semester hours) specific to Prince Edward Island and at least two courses (six semester hours) which are comparative. Students intending to complete a minor in Island Studies are encouraged to complete Island Studies 2010 early in their course of studies. Students minoring in Island Studies must choose at least 4 courses in subject areas other than those in which they are majoring.

Political Science 3620 - Comparative Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

Political Science 4140 - Public Policy in small Island Jurisdictions

Political Science 4450 - Political Economy of East and Southeast Asia

Sociology/Anthropology 2420 - Peoples of Oceania

Sociology/Anthropology 3740 - Tourism

NOTE 1
Other courses not specifically focused on islands may, with prior approval of the instructor, the Co-ordinator of Island Studies, and the Dean of Arts, be credited toward an Island Studies minor. In such a case, the students will complete substantial individual work on topics related to islands.

NOTE 2
Students minoring in Island Studies must choose at least 4 courses in subject areas other than those in which they are majoring.

NOTE 3
Students who have taken ENV-4110 for credit cannot take IST-6190 for credit.

Overview

Island Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed to promote an understanding of selected features of the world's small islands, including their geographies, ecologies, cultures, political systems, histories, and societies.

The Island Studies program has three primary goals:

first, to engage students in an emerging, international academic discussion of islands' distinctive characteristics, challenges, and opportunities;

second, to study Prince Edward Island as a specific example of an island bearing these characteristics and playing out these challenges and opportunities;

and, third, to study islands in a comparative and international framework.

Requirements for a Minor

REQUIREMENTS FOR A MINOR IN ISLAND STUDIES

A minor in Island Studies consists of twenty-one (21) semester hours of credit taken from the list of approved courses, and including Island Studies 2010. Among the elective courses, students must complete at least two courses (six semester hours) specific to Prince Edward Island and at least two courses (six semester hours) which are comparative. Students intending to complete a minor in Island Studies are encouraged to complete Island Studies 2010 early in their course of studies. Students minoring in Island Studies must choose at least 4 courses in subject areas other than those in which they are majoring.

Political Science 3620 - Comparative Politics of Latin America and the Caribbean

Political Science 4140 - Public Policy in small Island Jurisdictions

Political Science 4450 - Political Economy of East and Southeast Asia

Sociology/Anthropology 2420 - Peoples of Oceania

Sociology/Anthropology 3740 - Tourism

NOTE 1
Other courses not specifically focused on islands may, with prior approval of the instructor, the Co-ordinator of Island Studies, and the Dean of Arts, be credited toward an Island Studies minor. In such a case, the students will complete substantial individual work on topics related to islands.

NOTE 2
Students minoring in Island Studies must choose at least 4 courses in subject areas other than those in which they are majoring.

NOTE 3
Students who have taken ENV-4110 for credit cannot take IST-6190 for credit.

IST-2010 - INTRODUCTION TO ISLAND STUDIES This course introduces students to the emerging interdisciplinary and comparative study of islands and archipelagoes. It examines their cultures, geography, economies, historical development, environmental concerns, and systems of governance. It focuses on jurisdictions with varying degrees of self-government such as Barbados, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, the Isle of Man, Malta, and Prince Edward Island.

3 hours credit

IST-2020 - CASE STUDIES IN ISLAND STUDIES

3 hours credit

IST-2090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 2000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-2110 - ISLAND TOURISM: THE SEARCH FOR PARADISE This course will provide a cross-disciplinary analysis of the nature of island tourism, looking at contrasts between warm-water and cold-water islands; supply and demand considerations; cycles and challenges of the industry; the cultural positioning of hosts and guests; the transformation of land and seascapes; pros and cons of mass versus niche tourism; environmental downsides; and future challenges, including prospects for 'sustainable development'. Cross-listed with Sociology/Anthropology (cf. Sociology/Anthropology 2110)

3 hours credit

IST-2910 - DIRECTED STUDIES This course provides an opportunity for students to study a current topic relevant to islands, under the supervision of a faculty member. Alternatively, credit for this course may be claimed by fulfilling an overseas assignment with a recognized volunteer-sending agency (e.g., CUSO) on a small island in the developing world. Three hours per week

3 hours credit

Course Level:

3000 Level

Courses:

IST-3090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 3000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-3740 - TOURISM This course examines both the sociological and anthropological theory/research in tourism and travel. Since tourism is a significant force in shaping both travellers and their destinations, the course employs several analytical models to understand the nature, dynamics and effects of modern tourism. Topics include tourist behaviour, tourist systems, socio-cultural impact, tourist-local relations, tourism carrying capacity, commodification, and mass tourism. Cross-listed with Anthropology/Sociology 3740 Three hours a week

PREREQUISITE: Island Studies 2010

3 hours credit

Course Level:

4000 Level

Courses:

IST-4090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 4000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-4910 - DIRECTED STUDIES In response to individual student needs, Directed Studies courses will be designed in the areas of directed readings or directed research. In addition, "Special topics" courses will be offered from time to time by members of the faculty or visiting instructors.

3 hours credit

IST-4920 - DIRECTED STUDIES In response to individual student needs, Directed Studies courses will be designed in the areas of directed readings or directed research. In addition, "Special topics" courses will be offered from time to time by members of the faculty or visiting instructors.

3 hours credit

Calendar Courses

IST-2010 - INTRODUCTION TO ISLAND STUDIES This course introduces students to the emerging interdisciplinary and comparative study of islands and archipelagoes. It examines their cultures, geography, economies, historical development, environmental concerns, and systems of governance. It focuses on jurisdictions with varying degrees of self-government such as Barbados, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, the Isle of Man, Malta, and Prince Edward Island.

3 hours credit

IST-2020 - CASE STUDIES IN ISLAND STUDIES

3 hours credit

IST-2090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 2000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-2110 - ISLAND TOURISM: THE SEARCH FOR PARADISE This course will provide a cross-disciplinary analysis of the nature of island tourism, looking at contrasts between warm-water and cold-water islands; supply and demand considerations; cycles and challenges of the industry; the cultural positioning of hosts and guests; the transformation of land and seascapes; pros and cons of mass versus niche tourism; environmental downsides; and future challenges, including prospects for 'sustainable development'. Cross-listed with Sociology/Anthropology (cf. Sociology/Anthropology 2110)

3 hours credit

IST-2910 - DIRECTED STUDIES This course provides an opportunity for students to study a current topic relevant to islands, under the supervision of a faculty member. Alternatively, credit for this course may be claimed by fulfilling an overseas assignment with a recognized volunteer-sending agency (e.g., CUSO) on a small island in the developing world. Three hours per week

3 hours credit

IST-3090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 3000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-3740 - TOURISM This course examines both the sociological and anthropological theory/research in tourism and travel. Since tourism is a significant force in shaping both travellers and their destinations, the course employs several analytical models to understand the nature, dynamics and effects of modern tourism. Topics include tourist behaviour, tourist systems, socio-cultural impact, tourist-local relations, tourism carrying capacity, commodification, and mass tourism. Cross-listed with Anthropology/Sociology 3740 Three hours a week

PREREQUISITE: Island Studies 2010

3 hours credit

IST-4090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 4000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-4910 - DIRECTED STUDIES In response to individual student needs, Directed Studies courses will be designed in the areas of directed readings or directed research. In addition, "Special topics" courses will be offered from time to time by members of the faculty or visiting instructors.

3 hours credit

IST-4920 - DIRECTED STUDIES In response to individual student needs, Directed Studies courses will be designed in the areas of directed readings or directed research. In addition, "Special topics" courses will be offered from time to time by members of the faculty or visiting instructors.

3 hours credit

Calendar Courses

2000 Level

IST-2010 - INTRODUCTION TO ISLAND STUDIES This course introduces students to the emerging interdisciplinary and comparative study of islands and archipelagoes. It examines their cultures, geography, economies, historical development, environmental concerns, and systems of governance. It focuses on jurisdictions with varying degrees of self-government such as Barbados, the Faroe Islands, Iceland, the Isle of Man, Malta, and Prince Edward Island.

3 hours credit

IST-2020 - CASE STUDIES IN ISLAND STUDIES

3 hours credit

IST-2090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 2000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-2110 - ISLAND TOURISM: THE SEARCH FOR PARADISE This course will provide a cross-disciplinary analysis of the nature of island tourism, looking at contrasts between warm-water and cold-water islands; supply and demand considerations; cycles and challenges of the industry; the cultural positioning of hosts and guests; the transformation of land and seascapes; pros and cons of mass versus niche tourism; environmental downsides; and future challenges, including prospects for 'sustainable development'. Cross-listed with Sociology/Anthropology (cf. Sociology/Anthropology 2110)

3 hours credit

IST-2910 - DIRECTED STUDIES This course provides an opportunity for students to study a current topic relevant to islands, under the supervision of a faculty member. Alternatively, credit for this course may be claimed by fulfilling an overseas assignment with a recognized volunteer-sending agency (e.g., CUSO) on a small island in the developing world. Three hours per week

3 hours credit

3000 Level

IST-3090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 3000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-3740 - TOURISM This course examines both the sociological and anthropological theory/research in tourism and travel. Since tourism is a significant force in shaping both travellers and their destinations, the course employs several analytical models to understand the nature, dynamics and effects of modern tourism. Topics include tourist behaviour, tourist systems, socio-cultural impact, tourist-local relations, tourism carrying capacity, commodification, and mass tourism. Cross-listed with Anthropology/Sociology 3740 Three hours a week

PREREQUISITE: Island Studies 2010

3 hours credit

4000 Level

IST-4090 - SPECIAL TOPICS Creation of a course code for special topics offered by Island Studies at the 4000 level.

3 hours credit

IST-4910 - DIRECTED STUDIES In response to individual student needs, Directed Studies courses will be designed in the areas of directed readings or directed research. In addition, "Special topics" courses will be offered from time to time by members of the faculty or visiting instructors.

3 hours credit

IST-4920 - DIRECTED STUDIES In response to individual student needs, Directed Studies courses will be designed in the areas of directed readings or directed research. In addition, "Special topics" courses will be offered from time to time by members of the faculty or visiting instructors.